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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Rock-a-bye Baby

Would you have been able to resist this? I couldn’t. It’s a beautiful hand-made, solid wood baby cradle. I can just imagine the love carved into every inch!

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I am not generally a fan of hearts in furniture or jewelry…but I made an exception for this piece.

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I see beautiful vintage-style nurseries on the Internet all the time now, so I thought I’d make over this cradle to go along with the theme!

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I painted the body in a barely off-white, and then dry-brushed some cream over it. I distressed the edges and details, and then glazed the whole thing with dark brown stain.

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The baby quilt is ‘vintage,’ too! It was made for me when I was a baby. My mother never used it because she couldn’t bear to see it worn out. I take it out of my linen closet to admire every once in a while!

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I used a bassinet to keep my babies close to me in their first few months…

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…but now I’m wishing I had had a cradle!

Note: Even better, this cradle went to a mom expecting her first baby girl

....after SIX boys!

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30 comments:

  1. MyszkaAugust 10, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I want to be a baby again! It's sooo beautiful!

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  2. Gypsy HeartAugust 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Korrie, it is gorgeous! You did a beautiful job on it. I too used a bassinet early on with my babies. Wouldn't an antique cradle just rocked? :-)

    Love the baby quilt too. Sounds like my mother..."saving" special things. I finally got her to begin using things for herself prior to her illness. It was very uncomfortable for her but she did adjust somewhat. I believe in using all the good stuff every day!

    xo
    Pat

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  3. CarolAugust 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    It is beautiful and you gave it an amazing transformation! A beautiful accent piece even when there isn't a baby in the house :)

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  4. gail@My Repurposed LifeAugust 10, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    amazing transformation Korrie! The cradle looks fabulous!
    great job,
    gail

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  5. bjAugust 10, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    It is just adorable. I had a cradle with my baby girl..sold it in a garage sale and I am just kickin' myself right now. O, it wasn't nearly as pretty as THIS one, but it was cute. No place for it, now, anyway.
    xo bj

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  6. imsteelefullofscrapAugust 10, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    How adorable!!!!

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  7. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comAugust 10, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    That cradle is beautiful! I'm not a huge fan of hearts either, but they look just perfect here.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Aw, that's so precious! I don't like hearts either, but on this piece it works!

    :) julie

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  9. Ali RichardsonAugust 10, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    SO SO pretty!! I love the antique finish you did. Shhhhh, don't wake the baby :)

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  10. AndiAugust 10, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I'm not usually a fan of hearts either but I can make an exception for a beautiful cradle like this one! I love the finish. Very pretty.

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  11. KatieAugust 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I love the cradle! I don't really like hearts either...but I would keep them to have something like this :)

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  12. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsAugust 10, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Thank you for coming to visit my blogs. I love the Graphics Fairy! She is such a wonderful person and obviously generous for putting all of this fabulous stuff out there for free!

    I love all of the tables and things you have done with the chocolate graphics!

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  13. SAugust 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Gorgeous redo! That little gem is an heirloom piece. (I can't believe someone got rid of it!)

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  14. BethAugust 11, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I'm not a huge fan of the whole heart decor either, but like you, I would have made this the exception too! You gave it a beautiful new life makes it a true "keeper."

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  15. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 11, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    This turned out so sweet.

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  16. Megan GunyanAugust 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    So cute! I'm not a heart fan either but for this I'd make an exception!

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  17. bjAugust 11, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Thanks for coming by, Korrie, to see my little green hutch. I don't know how to do all the distressing and special things you do..I just know how to paint. ;))
    I am thinking how pretty is might be WHITE, like this cradle..I'll think about it. :))

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  18. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaAugust 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    beautiful cradle,, what an awesome find. Love how you redid it.

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  19. Full Circle CreationsAugust 12, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Oh how sweet it is. I couldn't have resisted it either! Love the remake you did. Great job. And love the quilt! I wish I had a quilt from when I was a baby.

    Holly

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  20. From Inspiration To RealizationAugust 12, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    How adorable!

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  21. Jordan McCollumAugust 12, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    How sweet! There are some motifs or color that I personally don't care for, but when it comes to something for my little girls, I'm all about it, LOL.

    Here via Funky Junk. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Tina@WhatWeKeepAugust 13, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Korrie!
    How sweet is this little cradle? I agree, I can't stand heart cut outs on things, but this is precious.
    Hi there, Pooh Bear. ; )

    Tina

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  23. Courtney ~ French Country CottageAugust 14, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Such a charmer!! Love how it turned out~ thanks for linking up and sharing it at FNF :)

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  24. KristalAugust 15, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    It's amazing how one color of paint can make a world of difference!!

    XoXo,
    Kristal

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  25. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearAugust 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I love redoing furniture! So cute!

    I'd love for you to share it on my "Crafts for Under Twenty Somethings" Thursday blog hop. Hope to see you Thursday!


    Melanie

    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  26. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 15, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    The cradle is so adorable and how wonderful you still have the baby blanket. Thanks for sharing at the Open House party.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  27. JacquelineAugust 15, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for sharing at Simply Creations Link Party!

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  28. Cassie BustamanteAugust 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    those details are awesome! what a beautiful cradle!

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  29. LaLaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    What a beautiful post! I love what you did with it, really brought out all the delightful details. The fact that a woman who is finally having a girl was the recipient just makes it all too perfect!!

    peace

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  30. abeachcottageAugust 21, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Lovely transformation! Beautiful crib. Bet the new mum was very happy to get it :)

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